all the signs of fall, campaign signs reminding us that november elections are around the corner and leaves are changing color, and retailers are trying to lure us in. but it's triple digits in parts of the bay area. >> pretty much when i got outside, i started sweating. >> reporter: the calendars october, but it doesn't feel like it. >> since it's october, i was hoping for more stormy weather going on. >> reporter: and these guys had to work in it. on top of the hot temperatures, a spare the air day meaning they wouldn't use the power equipment. >> it's october, and it should be like cool temperatures right now. it's crazy. >> reporter: they, like so many of us, have mentally moved on. everywhere you look, we're reminded it's autumn and halloween is this month. people had that mindset in the concord spirit store. >> i like the in between days. i don't like when it's cold or sweaty hot. >> reporter: we need to find you a goldilocks costume. kim carbajal had to try and convince the kids not to wear shorts. >> it's like it will be 97. >> reporter: before we know it, though, the tempera